What does a home cost in Rutherford County?
Updated November 12, 2026
The median sale price in Rutherford County was $425,000 over the last 3 months, and 25 percent of homes sold at or under $350,000.
Rutherford County sits southeast of Nashville and includes Murfreesboro, Smyrna and La Vergne. It had 1,222 sales in the period.
Recent sales by price
| Price | Share of sales at or under |
|---|---|
| $300,000 | 12 percent |
| $350,000 | 25 percent |
| $400,000 | 42 percent |
| $425,000, the median | 50 percent |
Source: RealTracs closed residential sales, including condos and townhomes, August 12 to November 12, 2026.
Down payment help
THDA's income limit in Rutherford County is $139,320 for a household of 1 to 2 people and $162,540 for 3 or more. How THDA works.
Check your commute
See the live drive time in Google Maps, then change the destination to your workplace: Murfreesboro to downtown Nashville and Smyrna to downtown Nashville.
Taxes and schools
Tennessee taxes a home on 25 percent of its appraised value, at rates set by the county and city. The table shows the 2026 rate and what it means on a home appraised at $400,000.
| Location | 2026 rate per $100 assessed | Yearly tax on a $400,000 home |
|---|---|---|
| Murfreesboro | $2.2414 | $2,241 |
| La Vergne | $1.9244 | $1,924 |
| Smyrna | $1.9143 | $1,914 |
| Rutherford County outside city limits | $1.4885 | $1,489 |
Source: Tennessee Comptroller, 2026 property tax rates, read November 12, 2026. Your bill depends on the county's appraisal of the home.
School zoning is set by address, so confirm it with the district before you buy.